Optical Communications and Photonics

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ENGE X408
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Course ID
206615
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
4
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
Discipline group B
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course aims to provide students with an in-depth view of the modern fibre communications technology and the photonic principles that underpin it.

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain engineering fundamentals of photogeneration, photodetection, lightwave propagation, for optical communications
  • Be able to design an analog optical communications system and perform link budget analysis
  • Be able to design a digital optical communications system and perform a link budget analysis

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assessment

Problem Solving Task, Portfolio, Multiple Choice Questions, Short Response Questions

Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Master of Professional Engineering (Telecommunications)
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Honours)